The owner and staff is very professional and friendly.Great Environment. Best of both worlds!read more

From the owner: Happy Kids learning Academy is very interested in the welfare of our children. Today we have to…read morepromote love and respect for others, we do that by teaching our children now, to show love and respect for others. They are our future and it looks very bright! We also offer diverse education,with a combined 30 years of experience in child development.

I know we're post to tell you why we like/love our child teacher, but me being me I just came pick…read moreone when both these ladies has helped me in many ways when it comes to raising my baby. There was a time when Ms. Tyesha would ask me when I was having another baby and I said NEVER! Then came along Cassidy. And I remember while I was pregnant how excited she was to have Cassidy in her class. I remember the first time she held cass and how nervous she was. From 6 weeks old to one years old she has helped raise my baby. I can say she has fed my child even clothed (she gave Cassidy a gift card). Now I know Cassidy is no longer in her class but she will always be my baby teacher. Every morning Cassidy runs into Darlene's and the first person she goes to is Ms.Tyesha and she gets her hugs in. And best believe before she leave that center for the day she runs into her classroom and gets her goodbye hugs in as well. I love and appreciate how she loves on my daughter and how my daughter is comfortable enough to love on her as well. Now let me speak on Ms. Jay for a moment. I met her halfway through when she was in Ms. Tyesha class and I've seen how Cassidy is with her and how at ease she is around her. She can be sitting on the floor and cass will walk up and sit on her. I love the fact she knows cass love to eat and a big snacker and how she will sneak her an extra snack because cass will start crying when her food is gone. It really be the little things she does that I catch and I know my child is in good hands. Like if cass is wearing white she will change her outfit so she doesn't mess it up. I'm grateful that she was the one to stopped giving Cassidy her pacifier. And she helped with that transition because I didn't know how to do it. I'm grateful that she is entering the toddler stage with me and thankful for her help in raising Cassidy as well. I know this two paragraphs turned Into a mini essay fast. It's hard to write a sentence without wanting to say everything. I'm grateful for all the women at Darlene's even Ms. Bree because she was cass teacher at one point. And I love how she filmed cass first steps. I'm going to end it but I just want you to know that you employed some wonderful women. And I can say my child definitely has the best teachers! Sincerely, Cassidy mom

I am truely amazed at how this center has operated since the fire. They made sure the there…read moreteacher's and children were not misplaced. Help families find another center along with the teachers. Praying they will soon be back in business.

The staff here is really nice and the center is clean. My child has been very happy.read more

Fairy Tale? More like a complete nightmare. I should of did more research before choosing this as a…read moresecond home and education for my child who is only 2 years old. This was her first child care experience which lead to scratches on the face, bruises on the wrist from grabbing my child. The first red flag was the teacher bringing her out like she was yanking her the second was my child screaming and saying oww now the scratches and bruises and no one is able to explain??? Idk why the state isn't investigating this facility. Diaper rashes, directors not caring about the children, teachers treating them like garbage.. ITS A PRISON with a pass code lock on the door literally!!! PLEASE DONT PUT YOUR CHILD THROUGH IT.

New ownership. There a couple of organizational challenges, but when it comes to child's experience…read moreappears great. Our child loves her teachers, her school mates, and her time at school. Our child has developed considerably during the time here. So i generally like it.

My son has attended Child Steps since 2011 as a 2 years old and recently graduated. I cannot say…read moreenough great things about the teachers- all have been so loving and guiding. He would come home singing a new song, reciting the Pledge of Allegiance or telling me what he did in cooking class, speaking French, or demonstrating his yoga class take-aways! I now can provide a true testament of the skills that he was already prepared for before kindergarten. And the values they taught to make "right choices", right down to my favorite quote that we repeat on the regular... If it's sticky and sweet it's a yucky treat, healthy food is a power treat! And Miss Debbie the director truly cares about the children and runs a fabulous program. Love this school, I'll be sad when my daughter graduates.

The best family daycare around. I'd recommend to anyone needing a safe and educational environment…read morefor their child.

The best childcare facility in Delco! Top-notch, professional, nurturing, experienced and offers…read moretransportation to and from nearby schools. Family operated and owned.

Our children have had an excellent experience here. Good programming and instruction, responsive…read moreteachers - whenever we've had to provide special instructions or details when the kids were in potty training or had some minor food or drink special need - etc they listened. they take them outside a good bit when weather is good. Discipline is handled well, if our kids ever, well, acted like young children and had some hands not to self issues, etc, they told us about it in a respectful and helpful way. Whenever we have provided some feedback the director listened and made the adjustments .I have seen the operation not only at drop off and pickup but mid day at times too when bringing something I may have forgotten, always heard the staff interacting fine with the children- i highly recommend it.

From the owner: Great Beginnings Daycare Inc provides quality child care services in a nurturing and safe…read moreenvironment. The facility offers age-appropriate learning activities that support early childhood development. Experienced caregivers focus on fostering social skills, creativity, and cognitive growth. Children engage in structured play, educational programs, and hands-on exploration. The center maintains clean, welcoming spaces designed for young learners. Families trust Great Beginnings Daycare Inc for reliable care that helps children thrive during their formative years.

I Never met a center so helpful and caring for children. I can honestly say I watch my child grow…read morefrom knowing just a little too a whole lot.This place is extremely a blessing everyone is well mannered and respectful I literally NEVER had an issue. The owner is very friendly and communicates well with each parent with progress of your child I would definitely recommend Elite Academy if you really want your child to learn& Grow.

From the owner: Now enrolling full-time kids aged 6 weeks to 12 years old. Call for a free tour today. At Naimah's…read moreElite Academy Daycare, we believe that the early years of a child's life are the most critical in shaping their future. What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to providing a holistic and nurturing environment that fosters growth, creativity, and learning.

Our family has been very cautious with the ongoing pandemic due to health issues. We have followed…read morethe recommendations of the CDC and mandates set forth by the governor and his office because we are not medical professionals. When I spoke with the owner, Jodi, of the school, after the mask mandate was declared by the governor, I wanted to confirm that they would be in compliance with this order so that I could feel safe knowing that some medical precautions were being taken to keep my child (and our family) from contracting COVID. Jodi explicitly stated that some of the two year olds "are disgusted by" wearing masks and that wearing masks "upsets them" so the staff would "not force them to wear" masks. This was obviously concerning, especially since earlier in the summer, Jodi had told my wife that the school would not be enforcing mask wearing unless the governor mandated it, and now that it was mandated, Jodi would be going against the medical advice of those advising the governor and made it clear that even though the governor's mandate was now in place, the school would still not enforce it. I called and spoke with Jodi to request a refund of our deposit, due to the continuing concerns that we had, after Jodi made it clear that mask wearing would, in essence, be optional for those in the two year old room, despite the mandate. Jodi claimed that I was "twisting [her] words," that "the governor is crazy" if he thinks two year olds will keep masks on all day and repeatedly said that she knows from her personal experiences while raising three kids that two year olds will not keep masks on. As a father of toddlers who have navigated this pandemic with masks on, I feel very at odds with Jodi's assessment of children's capability to follow directions from adults and wear a mask. In the end, Jodi refused to return our deposit and explained that it would remain on file for six months in the event that we decided to send our child there in the future. Truthfully, after our experience with Jodi, we have very little interest in sending our children there, pandemic or not. Had we been given assurances and felt the least bit comfortable with Jodi's handling of this matter or her willingness to comply with state mandates, then we would certainly be interested in enrolling our children in the future. Under normal circumstances, I understand why the deposit would be non refundable within the 30 days notice; after Jodi made it clear that the school would not mandate masks unless the governor ordered it, we were resigned to the fact that we would likely forfeit our deposit and not send our child if it was not mandated. We were relieved when it was ordered but a bit distraught when Jodi expressed an unwillingness to comply with or encourage mask wearing in the two year old room. If Jodi had assured us that the school would be complying with the mask mandate and helping children to adjust to mask wearing instead of letting them go unmasked, then our child would be in the school at this very moment. Instead, we've found a better program that is serious about protecting the health of children.

This brand new (as of May 2019) Goddard is definitely somewhere worth sending your children to,…read moreespecially compared to others in the area. My son transferred to Goddard from Kindercare, where he was learning virtually nothing (the 4-5yo teacher there didn't even read books daily), and he loved the new environment at Goddard and got a much better education. He had a marked change in attitude and happiness as well and started to bring home art projects regularly. Pros: * Classrooms are HUGE and clean, as everything is new * Owners are willing to invest in resources and toys in the classroom * The playground is large and sparkling clean. There's also an indoor gym for inclement weather. They exercise 2x a day which is good. * They use Tadpoles, so you get notes on the day and a photo each day. * Over the summer, there are water play days. * Strong focus on academics as well as art, with daily projects to bring home * They're open most days and take very few days off. * Teachers have strong discipline. * Snacks are provided in the afternoon. * There is open and honest communication. Whenever a bump or bruise occurs, they tell us about it, unlike at Kindercare where sometimes we got the we don't know what happened excuse * Kids don't want to go home at night, which is the best indicator they're doing a great job. Neutral Notes * They do enforce logistical rules at this daycare (aka. labeling everything, taking water bottles home nightly to wash), which some fellow parents have felt are burdensome, but we like it because it prevents spread of disease which happened a lot at our old Kindercare. * They offer pizza catered in for lunch once a week at $4, and since a lot of kids elect in, we do it too for ours, but some parents might not like that societal pressure component. Areas for Improvement (they're still a 5* school, but no one is perfect): * One teacher we had was resistant to filling out info in Tadpoles and need to be complained to in order to give any info. * Teacher turnover is moderate, which is to be expected at childcare centers, but hopefully will stabilize over time. * They gave us the impression milk would be offered to students daily, but it turns out to be sporadic from what our son has told us.

I thought long and hard about writing this review, but unfortunately it needs to be said. I find it…read moreabsurd that my child is never given the lunch i provide, The other teacher always offered it i mean they don't even have the decency to refrigerate it. It is left out all day and i have to throw it away because of the contents. My child is hungry everyday i mean maybe if the lunch i sent was offered it would help. The teacher in the class doesn't really care for the extra work of offering the lunch. Also to me the hello and goodbyes are fake. Also the children don't have blankets they just lay on the cots. It is also very cold in the building i don't know if they realized how cold it is outside. Currently waiting to see if another school has a pre-k counts slot.

Worst place to send your child, If I could give no stars I would. The director here is very…read moreunprofessional, she's barely there to answer any questions parents may have. I see several children crying during drop off when they have to go in the preschool class, I started to hear very terrible things about the preschool teacher. The director is very nasty to her staff, she seems to always have an attitude with them and I had another parent say she heard her talking negatively about her staff. When I pick my children up there always sayin they're hungry, when trying to drop off in the morning, Im always ringing the doorbell and banging on the door and no one answers the phone. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS TRASH SCHOOL!